IPL 2017: 5 things to know about Mumbai Indians’ new star Nitish Rana

#4 Scored 557 runs in his first Ranji season

Rana had to grind it out before being given a chance in first-class cricket

The 23-year-old, now known as an attacking left-handed batsman, was recognised more for his fielding efforts than batting when he made his First Class debut. Rana was first picked by Delhi in 2012-13 as a limited-overs player and could only make his first-class Ranji Trophy debut in 2015-16.

The Mumbai Indians’ star made an impact in his first few minutes as a player of the prestigious Ranji trophy, not as a batsman, but as a terrific fielder.

When Delhi played against Vidarbha, the now Mumbai Indians batsman, fielding at square leg ran out Wasim Jaffer off the very first ball of the match. He later scored 61 in the first innings of the same game, and finished the season as Delhi's highest run-getter, with 557 runs at 50.63, including three fifties and a century.